Star, Dodgers planning to keep rookie, NL contender eyeing O's slugger M ajor League Baseball's trade deadline will pass at 6 p.m. ET on July 31, leaving teams with just over two days to complete their summer shopping.

Part of why Houston struggled against the Athletics is health, as shortstop Jeremy Peña (rib) and third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) are both on the 10-day IL. Peña leads the team with a .322 batting average, which also ranks third in baseball. Meanwhile, Paredes tops the squad with 19 homers.

The Astros also outrighted infielder Luis Guillorme, who will leave the team after going unclaimed on waivers. Singleton will either be traded, placed on waivers, or released within the next 10 days.

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston shortstop Jeremy Peña will begin a rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday night. Peña has been out since suffering a small rib fracture when he was hit by a pitch on June 27 against the Chicago Cubs.

Jon Singleton, a 33-year-old former top MLB prospect, could soon be looking for a new home after being designated for assignment.

Its Monday, July 28 and the Nationals (43-62) are in Houston to open a series against a suddenly scuffling Astros team (60-46). Brad Lord is slated to take the mound for Washington against Framber Valdez for Houston.

Will the Toronto Blue Jays make a major upgrade at the trade deadline? One analyst is strongly urging them to target the starting rotation.